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Julius Anglickas thriving as alternate, underdog ahead of Bellator 268: ‘The pressure is off’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:36:48 +0000

PHOENIX – Julius Anglickas knows by most people’s standards he’s not supposed to win Saturday at Bellator 268 and that makes him feel a sense of comfort. One of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix alternates, Anglickas (10-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) enters the tournament in place of the ill Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and challenges champion Vadim Nemkov for the title in a semifinal bout. Despite the big stage, bright lights, and sudden attention, Anglickas isn’t rattled. In fact, he’s quite the opposite. “I feel a little bit more calm than usual,” Anglickas told MMA Junkie on Thursday.

Julius Anglickas thriving as alternate, underdog ahead of Bellator 268: ‘The pressure is off’ – MMA Junkie

MMA Junkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for August: ‘The Ultimate Fighter 29′ winner is crowned

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 02:22:57 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from August 2021: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Fight of the Month” award for August. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. Nominees

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MMA Junkie Radio #3184: Bellator 264 and 2021 PFL Playoffs 1 recap

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:33:34 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,184, the guys recap this past weekend’s Bellator 264 and 2021 PFL Playoffs 1 events. They also address comments by Paige VanZant, Jake Paul and Sean O’Malley, among others. Tune in! Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio . You can also catch it on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and more. A new episode of the podcast is released every Monday and Thursday.

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Khadzhi Bestaev surprised he won – and thought about quitting in Round 1 at Bellator 264

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 13:48:42 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The fans at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., seemed surprised to hear Khadzhi Bestaev ’s name called as the winner against Ty Gwerder. And maybe they had good reason. Their reaction at Bellator 264 has a lot of validity added to it if Bestaev himself was surprised at the outcome. Bestaev (11-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), who was making his promotional debut, took a unanimous decision from Hawaii’s Gwerder (5-3 MMA, 1-3 BMMA) on the preliminary card. All three judges gave Bestaev the second and third rounds

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Pam Sorenson shook off her cage rust and now wants Arlene Blencowe after Bellator 264

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:48:35 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After two years on the sidelines, Pam Sorenson returned Friday and shook off any cage rust she may have had. Sorenson (9-3 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) took a split decision from Roberta Samad (5-2 MMA, 0-2 BMMA) in her promotional debut at Bellator 264 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. And while the back-and-forth fight wasn’t necessarily pretty, it was a big deal for Sorenson.

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Davion Franklin has heavyweight title aspirations – and wants Cheick Kongo and Jake Hager to get there

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:48:33 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Davion Franklin might not be a household name in Bellator’s heavyweight division, but he could get there soon with repeats of his Friday performance. Franklin (4-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) needed just 21 seconds at Bellator 264 to put away Everett Cummings (15-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), who came into the bout unbeaten and with five times more pro experience than Franklin. But Franklin barely broke a sweat to notch his third first-round stoppage in four pro fights, all under the Bellator banner.

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Andrey Koreshkov thinks he’s back in contention, makes Page and Daley his key Bellator callouts

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:08:36 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After nearly two years away from Bellator, in part thanks to visa issues, former welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov had a statement win in his return. Koreshkov (24-4 MMA, 14-4 BMMA) outworked a tough and game Sabah Homasi (15-10 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) for a unanimous decision in the Bellator 264 co-main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. It was Koreshkov’s first fight for Bellator since an October 2019 loss to Lorenz Larkin.

Raufeon Stots doesn’t have a plan yet if he has to fight champion teammate Sergio Pettis

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:56:35 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Raufeon Stots took one step closer to a Bellator title shot with a big upset win Friday. Stots (17-1 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) stayed perfect in the promotion with a unanimous decision over Magomed Magomedov (18-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) at Bellator 264 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. He impressed Bellator president Scott Coker with the win , and Coker said there may be good reason to have a bantamweight tournament in 2022.

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Scott Coker leaning toward bantamweight grand prix after Raufeon Stots’ Bellator 264 win

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:54:47 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Raufeon Stots ’ upset of Magomed Magomedov at Bellator 264 on Friday may have clinched the promotion’s next grand prix. Stots (17-1 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) stayed unbeaten under the Bellator banner with a unanimous decision over Magomedov (18-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in a key bantamweight bout on the main card. After champion Sergio Pettis, Bellator’s official rankings have Juan Archuleta and Patchy Mix in the top two spots. Magomedov was No.

Scott Coker leaning toward bantamweight grand prix after Raufeon Stots’ Bellator 264 win – MMA Junkie

Davion Franklin def. Everett Cummings at Bellator 264: Best Photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:37:12 +0000

Check out the best photos from Davion Franklin ’s knockout victory over Everett Cummings at Bellator 264 . (Photos courtesy of Bellator MMA)

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